Short-term let at Flat 12 3 St Bernard's Row, Stockbridge, Edinburgh

“Proposal: Change of use from residential flat to STL (retrospective).”

“The application is for the change of use of the property from a flatted dwelling to short term let (sui generis). No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The application form states that the operation of the property as a short term let commenced on 05 July 2017. The application is in retrospect.”

“The application property is a second floor flat within a 6-storey modern flatted block. It comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom, living/kitchen room, and balcony. The floor area of the property is approximately 47 square metres (sq. m). Access is via a shared entrance and stairwell.”

“The property is on a settled street with no through vehicular traffic and is predominantly residential. At the ground floor of the neighbouring property, there is a commercial unit (Physiotherapist) with two public houses nearby.”

“It is recommended that this application be Refused subject to the details below.”

“The change of use of this property to an STL will have an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity. The loss of the residential accommodation has not been justified. Whilst it is recognised that there is an economic benefit to the City as a whole from the provision of tourist accommodation, in this case it does not outweigh the adverse impact on residential amenity or the loss of residential accommodation.”

“A total of 33 representations were received, 31 comments in support and two objection comments. A summary of the representations is provided below:”

“- Inappropriate use for the building. - Negative impact on residential amenity. - Property has access to shared spaces and balcony area. - Loss of residential accommodation.”

“25/03345/FULSTL - Report by the Chief Planning Officer To REFUSE planning permission for the reasons set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”